skipclone 1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hey there I finally got things organized for this-a look back at the amazing Tokyo Music Instrument Fair earlier this month. The first thing to note is, since they moved to a bigger venue it`s no longer in Tokyo but in Yokohama. Anyway...off we go. Here`s a model Zone B from Dragonfly, one of my favorite makers that nobody`s ever heard of. They don`t even have their own website. This is one of their ultra long scale (792mm or 31.1") guitars, 27 full-size frets. Who needs seven strings. This thing is a blast to play: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259135937_tmp_img-Y25160448.jpg You can see more from them at www.harrysjp.com Lost in the guitar forest-more cool stuff from Dragonfly, and one from Zodiac, another maker of cool stuff: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259137495_tmp_img-Y25160631.jpg Some wild stuff from Basslab of Germany-one of the few `no try zones`, although I don`t know what their problem is. Pretty much everything else is `sample till you cramp`: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259140336_tmp_img-Y25160611.jpg The Martin corner, also a `no try zone` but, well from L. to R. that`s a D-76 from 1976, a D-28 from 1954, and a D-28 from 1969: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259138644_tmp_img-Y25160524.jpg The Steinway booth. There are several more pianos not visible but, have a seat, play till they close the place: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259137230_tmp_img-Y25160708.jpg Roger & Me (sorry about the blurriness). Mr. Mayer finally got over himself and spoke to me like a real person-then he wouldn`t stop. I was worried that I wouldn`t have time to try more stuff out. Nice guy once you get to know him, and of course REALLY knows his stuff. He told me about some things he`s working on, but made me promise not to say any...oh, I have to sneeze ah...ah...AM-PSSSSSS! made me promise not to say anything: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259136658_tmp_img-Y25160648.jpg One of the many outstanding performances-once again sorry I couldn`t get a better shot. This person plays insanely fast melodic shred, entirely in an overhand/over the top of the fretboard style-and happens to be blind as well. This was near the ESP booth: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/1259138422_tmp_img-Y25160553.jpg Okay, here`s some more stuff to check out- I took a photo of some guitars by Frank Hartung, but it didn`t develop for some reason-in any case, gorgeous designs. Check them out here: http://www.hartung-guitars.com/ One of the things I didn`t get to try-it was sitting right in front of me but I had to go-is the Moog guitar. Sounds really interesting, check it out here: Something I did get to try, briefly-the Boss eband js-8. Very cool addition to the band-in-a-box bandwagon: http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=1027 I promised these guys I would let the forum know-one of the few importers of rosewood licensed by the Brazilian government. they use recyled, sustainable use wood form houses, etc.: www.madeirainc.com This fellow is from Hawaii, really nice guy. He had koa chopsticks for sale, but no guitar picks-kinda disappointing but, anyway if you`re on the lookout for koa this is the man: www.bigislandukulele.com Joe X guitars-these guys definitely get the humor award. Their tag line is, `Made in America by Assholes`: http://www.kitaharagakki.com/joe.html Anyway, hope you found something interesting there. There`s even more cool stuff but I have to get out of here. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Very cool, Skip! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks for checking it out B.A.-I was starting to wonder if it was a bad idea to bother posting. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Nice! I'd like to check out that Boss JS-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamplicker Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Very CoooL, How heavy is the dragonfly compared to another? neck heavy? MagicStomp Soundbites Soundclick Rambles Haunted Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Very CoooL, How heavy is the dragonfly compared to another? neck heavy? I`ve played them several times, haven`t checked for that specifically but they always feel balanced to me. It seems like there would be a nosedive problem but I haven`t noticed one. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Two questions; 1. How is the Zone B tuned? 2. How much does a Weed Sweet Drive cost? Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Two questions; 1. How is the Zone B tuned? 2. How much does a Weed Sweet Drive cost? 1. There`s five extra frets, so B-E-A-D-F#-B 2. Little under $300.00 Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super combinator Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Skip, Looks like you had a good time! I shud try to hit one of these shows next time round. I remember the first time I saw the Joe-X guitars I burst out laughing after reading the headstock, there were half a dozen people in the shop they looked at me & I pointed at the guitar& thought to myself nevermind haha, seen those drgonflies as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Well you have to wait till 2011 now, but it`s a highly recommended experience. There`s another smaller show next year, I`ll get the details to you shortly. Here`s another guitar, from Landscape. Two years ago I thought it looked better than it played. This time I gave it another shot and it felt better, maybe I took more time with it: http://www.quest-md.com/ar-201.html Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 The event next year is in may. It looks interesting but it`s focused on acoustics. Anyway here`s the link: http://handcraftguitar.jp/ Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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